Wanted to change people’s perception: Virat Kohli

Virat Kohli slammed his first ever T20 century against the Gujarat Lions. However, his efforts were in a losing cause as the some poor bowling from the Royal Challengers ensured a Lions win.  While the 27-year old seemingly has it all, there is certainly a touch of humility in his words in his post-match press conference.

Kohli mentioned that Sachin Tendulkar was his role model growing up and that he had and also illustrated the importance of working hard on his personality. The 27-year olds ascend to the top of the tree in terms of cricket has been supercalifragilisticexpialidocious. From the U19 skipper, Kohli has now scaled the summit to become the captain of the Indian Test team and is expected to take over from current skipper MS Dhoni when the time comes.

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“Everyone knows which person (Sachin Tendulkar) I have idolised from the start, there is nothing new in that. He has been my idol from the beginning. At first, when my fans grew, that time I was a bit frustrated that people think me to be a different sort of a human being, but I am not that sort. I have worked hard and wanted to change the perception of people, my friends and family know me how I am. But over a period of time I have learned that you have, to be honest, and concentrate and be dedicated to your work,” Kohli said.

“And on the field, if you be the way you are off the field and play with full dedication, people will accept and be connected to you. Now I am happy that people accept me well and happy that I have been able to change the perception of the people. Over a period of time I have learnt that if I am honest in my work it will be noticed by people and other things that they had in mind will be sidelined,” the Royal Challengers Bangalore skipper said.

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